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Description
The Powerslide Imperial Special Edition freeskates boast an impressive price-to-performance balance. Should you seek nimble and manoeuvrable skates for slalom and urban freeskating, these might be what you need. These Powerslide freeskates feature a high-quality hard boot. If excellent power transfer and support are on your checklist, the hard boot design is ideal. These skates are particularly suitable if your feet are somewhat narrower.
- High-Cut cuff provides optimal ankle support to stabilise and reduce muscle fatigue
- The aluminium frame delivers direct handling attributes while remaining extremely lightweight
- Rockered frame enhances manoeuvrability as the front and back wheels are slightly smaller
- Powerstrap closure prevents heel lift with an additional strap across your instep for a secure and controlled fit
- 72mm or 76mm wheels with an 85A hardness ensure a highly responsive and playful ride
- Detachable liners are crafted with a stretchable toe-area
- The blend of breathable mesh and foam in the liner keeps your feet comfortable and well-ventilated
- Brake not included
Remember to inspect the screws before initial use and tighten them if necessary. You should also periodically check the screws' condition after use.
Notice: The strap/loop on the back of the boot is intended for carrying the skates and should not be used for pulling them on.
Model specifications
| Model | Wheel diameter | Wheelbase |
| 1-2 | 72mm | 219mm |
| 3-4 | 72mm, 76mm | 231mm |
| 5-6 | 72mm, 76mm | 231mm |
| 6.5-7 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
| 8-9 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
| 10-11 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
Specifications
Wheel hardness:
85A
Boot/Shell type:
Hard
Skill Level:
Beginner, Intermediate
Frame material:
Aluminium, 6000 Series
Liner Features:
Removable, 2-layer, Stretch Toe
Closure:
Lacing, Powerstrap, Buckle
Bearing precision:
ABEC-5
Frame type:
Rockered setup, 4-wheeled
Max wheel diameter:
80mm
Boot material:
Fibreglass, Composite
Liner Material:
Mesh, Foam
Cuff:
Stable, High lateral support, Integrated carrying loop
Mounting:
165mm
Brake:
No
Recommended for:
Fitness skating, Freestyle skating
reviews (14)
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| "Poor product. Some screws are entered deep inside the shoes that irritate the body. The company forgot to cover the screws!!!" | |
| M. Dinan (Tallaght) | 07-03-2022 |
Reply from SkatePro: Thank you so much for your effort in writing this review. I can see you have been in contact with my colleagues and have been offered a solution. We did not hear back from you after that. I'm sorry to hear that the problem still seem to arise. I'll contact you again, so we can have a second look at your claim. // Doreen |
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| "First time with freestyle, rockered set up and this was a great choice! It’s a very good quality product, fits perfectly (narrow feet), it’s highly responsive when skating, comfortable and light. Definitely a great buy!" | |
| Carlos J. (Dublin) | 18-01-2022 |
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| "Love love love these skates! I've been riding these skates exclusively for the last several months, and I don't ever want to go back to a flat set up! Having had no experience with rockered skates prior to purchasing these, I was definitely nervous, but the accessible price point made it worth the risk. Best gamble ever! I am in love with these skates. My skills and confidence have sky-rocketed since discovering my "edges", and the PS Imperial Special Edition made this discovery so much more natural and intuitive. I wear shoe size 6.5 US womens, and I purchased the US 4/5 boot. Initially, I thought they were extremely tight with pressure points around the toes, but within a few weeks of wearing them, they fit me perfectly without any discomfort at all. (I chose to wear mine in, rather than baking the heat moldable liners). I may upgrade to a higher-end freeskate in the future, but for now, these are perfect! Thanks Powerslide & Skatepro!" | |
| Beth K. (Fort Meade) | 18-07-2022 |
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| "Good product and service" | |
| Thien Pham (San Jose) | 25-01-2022 |
| Verified Buyer |
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| "Awesome freestyle skates arrived quickly. Baked the liner and once the liner is broken-in after a couple of hours of use they fit like a glove fit and snug and the power transfer is amazing. Very maneuverable rockered setup. The skates are very comfortable with no pressure points. Will buy again thank you SkatePro you guys are awesome!" | |
| Jesus r. (Maywood) | 17-01-2022 |
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| "These were an upgrade from my beginner skates. They only have 72mm wheels (for my size), so it is difficult to maintain my speed without exerting so much energy. They are a very quiet ride and the wheels glide along the street beautifully - like butter, seriously. I measured my foot according to Powerslide's size chart but my skates are too small. My toes and balls of my feet lose circulation and go numb. I re-laced and loosened my laces, adjusted every strap, tried thick and thin socks, broke them in, and even bought insoles/ inserts for the boot. I wear a size 5 shoe and bought size 5.5 - 6 skates. These are also for more narrow feet." | |
| Michelle P. (Spring) | 27-11-2021 |
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| "Considering that I am only a beginner, I would like to say these are perfect. They are comfortable, and just feels amazing." | |
| Lawrence Cheung (Richmond) | 28-09-2021 |
